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Arifureta - From Commonplace to World's Strongest Video Anime Streams Scene for 2 Days Only

Aug 13, 19:28

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Maboroshi no Bōken to Kiseki no Kaikō OVA gets advance screening on September 10 ― The staff for the anime of Ryo Shirakome's Arifureta - From Commonplace to World's Strongest (Arifureta Shokugyō de Sekai Saikyō) light novel series posted a scene from the new original video anime (OVA) Maboroshi no Bōken to Kiseki no Kaikō (The Illusionary Adventure and the Miraculous Encounter) on Saturday. The vide...

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The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess Yuri Fantasy Novels Get TV Anime in 2023

Aug 13, 19:28

anime

Shingo Tamaki directs diomedéa, with Oregairu novels' Wataru Watari as head writer ― Kadokawa announced on Friday that Piero Karasu's The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess (Tensei Ōjo to Tensai Reijō no Mahō Kakumei) is inspiring a television anime in 2023. The cast includes: Manaka Iwami as Euphyllia Magenta Sayaka Senbongi as Anisphia von Palletia Shingo Tamaki (Aho Girl, Ahiru no Sor...

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Pokémon Anime's Promo Video Previews World Championship Arc's Semifinal Battles

Aug 13, 19:27

anime

Semifinal battle episodes begin on August 26 ― The Official Pokémon YouTube Channel began streaming on Friday a video for the Pokémon Journeys: The Series (Pocket Monster) anime, and it previews the semifinal battles of the Pokémon World Championships arc, specifically one between Ash (Satoshi) and Cynthia (Shirona). The semifinal battle episodes begin in the anime on August 26. The show is reaching ...

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My Hero Academia, Spy×Family, More Rank on NYT August Bestseller List

Aug 13, 19:26 manga

Kohei Hirokoshi's My Hero Academia manga, Tatsuya Endo's Spy×Family manga, Naoya Matsumoto's Kaiju No. 8 manga, Koyoharu Gotouge's Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba manga, Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man manga, and Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen manga ranked on The New York Times' monthly Graphic Books and Manga bestseller list released in early August. The 31st volume of My Hero Academia ranked at #5...

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Beauty and the Feast GN 2 & 3

Aug 13, 12:00

manga

Even with a few missteps, these two volumes of Satomi U's gentle foodie manga continue to be a warm-hearted series about found family and the comforts of having someone to eat with. ― If home is where the heart is, the kitchen and dining table are where the heart beats. Even with a few missteps, these two volumes of Satomi U's gentle foodie manga continue to exemplify that, especially since volume th...

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INU-OH

Aug 12, 15:00

anime

Now playing in theaters in the U.S., acclaimed director Masaaki Yuasa presents a film where art and the political are perfectly intertwined. ― "Noh performers were the historical equivalent of rock stars" is the thought that sparked the genesis of this film, and boy does Masaaki Yuasa run with it here. More of an extended musical performance than a narrative film at times, Inu-Oh is a delightful audi...

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Why Dragon Ball Fans Should Check Out the Red Ribbon Army Arc

Aug 12, 13:00

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manga

The OG villains are back in the spotlight in Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, so we're going back to the source to discover why the Red Ribbon Army were always great villains. ― With a successful run in Japan and the international release being so close at hand, the hype for Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero is at a fever pitch. Not only are Gohan fans happy to hear that he's a focus of the film, but an o...

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I'm the Villainess, So I'm Taming the Final Boss Novels 2 & 3

Aug 12, 12:00

novels

While the first volume was a complete story in and of itself, the following two entries prove that just because Aileen got the guy doesn't mean that her story's over. ― While the first volume of Sarasa Nagase's light novel series I'm the Villainess, So I'm Taming the Final Boss was a complete story in and of itself, the following two entries prove that just because Aileen got the guy doesn't mean tha...

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This Week in Games - Octo-Punch

Aug 12, 09:00

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It's been a big week for fighting games. Join Jean-Karlo for all the hottest EVO news, including King of Fighters, Street Fighter, Skullgirls, and Guilty Gear! ― Welcome back, my readers! I was looking forward to today, because we have a ton of news to go over. I do want to take a moment to thank you guys for your patience last week; I had made a number of mistakes in my Fate: EXTRA recording, and fo...

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This Week in Anime - Does Kakegurui twin Hold Up To Its Sibling Series?

Aug 11, 21:15

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anime

Kakegurui twin, a prequel series to Kakegurui following the exploits of Mary Saotome, has dropped on Netflix. Chris and Steve go all-in to determine whether this short series lives up to the original's unhinged thrills. ― Kakegurui twin, a prequel series to Kakegurui following the exploits of Mary Saotome, has dropped on Netflix. Chris and Steve go all-in to determine whether this short series lives...

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Crunchyroll Expo 2022 - Making Anime Music ft. Kevin Penkin and Hiromitsu Ijima

Aug 11, 13:45 anime music

Kevin Penkin joked how he is now a little more successful but a lot more tired. ― Kevin Penkin and Hiromitsu Iijima have a list of enthralling soundtracks from series like Tower of God, Made in Abyss, and The Rising of the Shield Hero on their resume. Joining the list of guests at Crunchyroll Expo, Penkin stood out with his “university lecture” for their panel. The composer-producer duo were eager to...

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My Love Mix-Up! GN 4

Aug 11, 12:00 manga

This is a solid entry into a story that reminds us that not only is cupid blind, he's wandering down a very rocky road as the characters stumble their way into love. ― People do stupid things when they're uncomfortable. If there's a theme to this volume of My Love Mix-Up!, that would be it: feeling awkward and on-the-spot can push people into doing some truly ill-advised things. While we've seen that...

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Crunchyroll Expo 2022 - Burnout Syndromes Interview

Aug 11, 11:45 music

Composing songs for popular series such as Haikyuu!!, Dr. Stone, and Gintama, Burnout Syndromes held their first performance in the United States at Crunchyroll Expo. ― Formed in 2005, Burnout Syndromes have a long and successful discography under their belt. Composing songs for popular series such as Haikyuu!!, Dr. Stone, and Gintama, the trio infuse musical genres together with emotional lyrics. Ka...

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Crunchyroll Expo 2022 - Baku Kinoshita Interview

Aug 11, 10:45 anime

Odd Taxi won the hearts and minds of anime fans around the world in 2021. During his busy schedule, director Baku Kinoshita talked to ANN in more detail about Odd Taxi and what he'd like to do next. ― Anthropomorphic animal anime Odd Taxi won the hearts and minds of anime fans around the world in 2021. This year, Crunchyroll Expo brought Baku Kinoshita—director, character designer, amongst many other...

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The Wolf Never Sleeps GN 1

Aug 10, 12:00

manga

The Wolf Never Sleeps stands out among isekai in one interesting respect: hero Lacan doesn't come from our world, but another fantasy world, and one with rather more game-like elements than the one he journeys to. ― Isekai is certainly still in its dime-a-dozen phase of popularity, but that doesn't mean that there aren't attempts to do something new with the genre. Although Shienbishop's The Wolf Nev...

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Crunchyroll Expo 2022 - Unveiling Secrets with the Cast of Classroom of the Elite Season 2

Aug 10, 11:30

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Voice actors Shoya Chiba and Yurika Kubo shared their experiences of reprising their roles as Ayanokoji and Kushida for the second season of Classroom of the Elite. ― Before season two of Classroom of the Elite comes to a close, a conversation between voice actors Shoya Chiba (Kiyotaka Ayanokoji) and Yurika Kubo (Kikyo Kushida) about their thoughts on the series thus far was played at Crunchyroll Exp...

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Crunchyroll Expo 2022 - Interview With BONES President Masahiko Minami

Aug 10, 11:00 anime

At Crunchyroll Expo, we checked in with BONES president Masahiko Minami. Does he know that Reigen has become an internet sex symbol? ― At Crunchyroll Expo, we checked in with BONES president Masahiko Minami to see how things are going with the studio lately. We also asked him opinions on everyone's favorite conman Reigen. Does Minami know that Reigen has become an internet sex symbol? ANN: The last t...

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Crunchyroll Expo 2022 - Let's Talk Art with A Couple of Cuckoos

Aug 10, 09:30

events

Cuckoos creator Miki Yoshikawa and voice actress Akari Kitō share their perspectives on (and drawings of) the character Erika Amano from A Couple of Cuckoos in a prerecorded video for Crunchyroll Expo. ― A Couple of Cuckoos creator Miki Yoshikawa and voice actress Akari Kito spoke to attendees at the Hime Stage at Crunchyroll Expo. In their pre-recorded video, they both reflected on the story and sha...

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The ANN Aftershow - Eyes, Legs or... What will Riko Choose?

Aug 9, 20:53